What I Want To Say to the Person Who Just Escaped My Abuser
I recently learned that someone left one of my abusers. As much as I would love to take her to
Tag: Victims
When the Narcissist Wins
Here lies an uncomfortable truth. Narcissists win. They seemingly win all the time, at almost everything. Many of them are
You Will Not Get Closure, But You Can Find Understanding
One of the most difficult aspects of leaving a narcissist is that there is no closure. Few people really understand
No, You Are Not ‘Too’ Sensitive
It is common for the victims of narcissistic abuse to be kind, caring, compassionate people. They are often so tuned
The Three Words Childhood Trauma Survivors Need To Hear
Childhood trauma is a uniquely confusing experience. For many of us, the very people whom we were required to rely
Why You Can’t Be in a Narcissistic Relationship ‘Just A Little Bit’
Ending a relationship of any kind can be tough, but when someone tries to disentangle themselves from a narcissist,
Trauma Fumigation
Since writing more about the abuse I experienced and its subsequent long-term effects, friends and acquaintances tend to respond in
Integration
Writing about the nature of abuse along with my own personal experience of it has been an extremely helpful tool
Validation
Recently, Arc of Hope, an (excellent) child abuse recovery and support network on Twitter added me to a list titled
Yes, They Meant To Hurt You
One of the best ways to spot a toxic person is to confront them about their behavior when you’ve been
